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W257 EOO

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,545 mi
Last recorded12,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 EOO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 12,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 12,402 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,573 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 11,573 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 9,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 9,401 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,275 miles

front brake binding

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,090 miles

front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,849 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 8,849 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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W257 EOO is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W257 EOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W257 EOO registered?

W257 EOO is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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